Combination game



Oct. 21, 1941. v.I D.'PAP|NEAU COMBINATION GAME Filed 0G12.` 7,- 1940 Patented Oct. 21, 1941 UNITED sir-trials*` Pair-sieri OFFICE COMBINATION GAME y Victor D. Papineau, Althol, Mass., Application October, 1940, Serial No. 360,076

Y 12 Claimsg This invention relates in general to an amusement device, and more particularly to a combination game apparatus utilizing targets and movable pieces.

Objects of the invention include the provision of a first target and a second target spaced therefrom, the rst target having means for the detachable reception of missiles which are adapted to be impelled toward the second target; the provision of a rst target having apertures therethru for the reception of missiles which may be dislodged and projected toward a second target, such that a score may be obtained for the dislodgement of a missile and a second and cumulative score may be obtained if the dislodged missile strikes a scoring point on the second target; the provision of a pair of spaced targets,

target; the provision of a pair of spaced targets,

one of which is apertured for the reception of. a plurality of missiles, said missiles having means vwhereby they may adhere to the second target when dislodged by a sufficient force from the rst target; and the provision of a double target game apparatus such that the player may obtain a score by his skill in striking one target and another score by chance in dislodgng a missile or projectile from said target which may or may not strike a scoring point on the other target.

' Other objects and advantages of the invention will appear hereinafter.

Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawing, in which Fig. 1 is an isometric view of a game apparatus embodying the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a sectional View along the lines 2-2 in Fig. l, parts being broken away;

Fig. 3 is a front; elevation of a substitute target; and

Fig. 4 is a sectional View similar to that of Fig. 2, but showing the manner of use of the target of Fig. 3.

Referring to Fig. 1, there is illustrated a front target I comprising a generally rectangular thin block of wood, cardboard, or other suitable material. A series of apertures 2 in any desired pattern or form are arranged to extend thru the target and scoring rings` 3 of Varying denominations, as shown, may be provided around the apertures. A framework 4 extends rearwardly from this target and may be connectedthereto by any suitable means. The framework 4 extends and is connected to a second rearward target 5 which, as illustrated in Fig. 1, is exactly like the target I; that is, the target 5 is provided with apertures 6 and scoring rings l, the latter being of the same or diferentscoring values as desired;

A plurality of cylindrical pins Bare provided, these pins having flat heads 9. The pins 8 are of a diameter to slidably or loosely t into the apertures 2 and 6 in the respective targets lI and 5.

Referring to Fig. 2, it will be seen that the pins 8 are arranged inthe target I with their heads 9 in the direction of target 5 and the opposite ends of the lpins extend forwardly from the target I. Like pins are also similarly arranged in the apertures 6 oi the target 5 with the heads 9 projecting in a direction away from the target I and the opposite ends of pins 8 extending toward the target I. y

In the utilization of the device, projectiles may be red from in front of the target I so asto strike the extending ends ofthe pins 8. 'If a pin.

is struck by a projectile, it will become dislodged and travel in the direction of the arrows I0 in Fig. 2, and depending upon the force with which it was struck and also to a large degree upon chance it may strike the projecting end of a pin 8 in the rear target 5 dislodging the same. Therefore, it will be seen that depending upon the skill of the player, a pin 8 in the forward target I may be struck and converted into a missile which may or may not, depending on chance, strike and dislodge a pin 8 in the rear target 5. Hence, a double Vscore is possible withV one shot by the player. Thus, if thepin 8 in the aperture surrounded by the scoring ring I'I in the target I is struck and dislodged, the player will get 1'7 points for his skill. The pin 8 dislodged from this aperture, however, may very well fail to strike a pin in the rearward target since only a slight declination of this missile would sufce to miss the corresponding pin in the ring I'I in the rear target 5. On the other hand, supposing that the pin 8 in the scoring ring 2 of the forward target be dislodged, it may very well strike and dislodge the pin in the scoring ring 50 in the rear target, thus giving the player a score of 52 points. Also, it is quite possible that if the pin in the 5I) ring of the forward target is squarely hit with suflicient force, it may dislodge the pin in the scoring ring 50 in the target 5, thus scoring 100 points for the player.

It is to be understood that the pins in the forward target may be hit and dislodged by any projectile such as a dart, an arrow or a wooden bullet, or these pins may be dislodged merely by a snap of the fingers.

In Fig. 3, there is disclosed a target II which may be a solid board having no apertures, but instead being provided with double scoring rings I2. Target II may be substituted for target 5 in the frame 4, and in this case the pins 8 are not used. Darts I3 having heads I4 with pins I5 embedded in their forward ends are placed in the apertures 2 in the target I. By forcibly ejecting the darts I3 in the direction of they target II, a double score may be obtained as' in the case of the apparatus as shown in Fig. 1,' if the dart becomes embedded in any of the scoring rings I2. In this case the total score of the player depends upon his skill in dislodging a dart I3, thus transforming it into a missile, and his luck in striking some scoring ring in the rear target Il. Y

Having thus described my invention and the advantages thereof, I do not wish to be limited to the details herein disclosed, otherwise than as set forth in the claims, but what I do claim is:

1. In an apparatus of the class described, a target comprising a generally plane element adapted to be set in fixed position, means in said target for the removable reception of missiles or projectiles in a direction normal to said target, and a second target having scoring means and located in the probable projected path of said missiles or projectiles, the two targets comprising a double scoring device, one score being made by removal of a missile or projectile from said first named target and the second score being made by said missile or projectile striking said scoring means on said second target.

2. In an apparatus of the class described, the combination of a target adapted to be set in xed position and having apertures therethru, and pins, darts, or the like adapted for loose reception in said apertures, with a second target spaced from said apertured target, and scoring means on both targets, whereby a double score may be obtained.

3. In an apparatus of the class described, a pair of spaced targets adapted to be set up in fixed, substantially parallel relation, means in one target adapted for forceful dislodgement and propulsion thereby towards the other target by a blow struck in a direction toward both targets.

4. In an apparatus of the class described, a pair of spaced targets adapted to be set up in fixed, generally parallel relation, means in one target adapted for dislodgement and propulsion towards the other target, and scoring means on said other target effective to indicate scoring points by reason of said first means striking the same.

5. In an apparatus of the class described, a pair of spaced generally parallel targets, p ins or darts in one target adapted for being struck out of one target and thereby propelled towards the other target, said pins or darts having means whereby they are adapted to adhere to said other target.

6. In an apparatus of the class described, a pair of spaced targets adapted to be set up in xed relation, apertures in said targets, and means adapted to be removably mounted in said apertures, whereby the propulsion of said means in one target towards the other may strike and dislodge said means in the other target.

7. In an apparatus of the class described, a frame, a pair of spaced targets adapted to be arranged at opposite ends of said frame, said targets being generally parallel, a series of apertures in one target, pins or darts adapted for removable reception in said apertures, and means on said other target to indicate scores when struck by said pins or darts traveling from said rst target.

8. In an apparatus of the class described-a target adapted to be set up in xed position, an aperture thru said target, a missile adapted to be located in said aperture so that it may be forcefully propelled out of said target when struck from one side of the latter, and a second target adapted to be set up in line with said aperture, whereby said missile, when so forcefully propelled, may strike said second target.

9. An apparatus as recited in claim 8 including means on said missile whereby it may adhere to said second target.

10. An apparatus as recited in claim 8 wherein said second target is provided with an aperture, and means adapted to be located in said lastnamed aperture to be struck and dislodged by said missile.

11. In a game apparatus, a target board adapted to be set up in fixed substantially vertical position, a horizontal aperture in said board, means adapted to be set in said aperture to be 'ejected therefrom by a blow from one side of the board, and a second target spaced from and at the other side of said board in position to be struck by said missile when so ejected.

12.',In a game apparatus, a generally plane Atarget adapted to be set up in a desired fixed poand scoring indicia on both targets, said indicia being located on corresponding sides of the targets.

VICTOR D. PAPINEAU. 

